Success at work takes more than just great performance — it takes perspective.

In this practical and eye-opening episode with Jess Ramos, we'll walk through the essential lessons every professional should learn early in their career but often aren’t taught.

From negotiating your worth with confidence, to understanding your manager’s incentives, to interpreting interviews and navigating office dynamics — this conversation offers real-world clarity to help you thrive in complex environments.

We’ll also talk about tough transitions like being let go, and how they can become stepping stones — not setbacks — when understood through the lens of organizational psychology and leadership realities.

This episode is your roadmap for building a resilient and empowered career in today’s corporate world.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to approach salary negotiations as a normal, strategic part of your growth

• Why understanding your manager’s goals can change how you frame your work

• What interview questions may reveal about a company’s internal culture

• How to recognize signs of misalignment early — and respond thoughtfully